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Physiological and agronomic studies on prairie grass (Bromus catharticus)
(Canterbury Agricultural College, University of New Zealand, 1961)
In a study to assess the potentiality of a plant as an agricultural crop, the aim of the investigation is that of studying the growth of that plant in certain environments; in particular, in relation to those factors which ...
A comparative study of physiological, biochemical and agronomic aspects in malting barley varieties : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science and Honours [Canterbury Agricultural College]
(Canterbury Agricultural College, University of New Zealand, 1961)
Neither Carlsberg nor Proctor is completely suitable for release as malting barley in New Zealand. It is suggested that a policy of barley improvement based upon variety breeding rather than upon variety introduction would ...
The co-ordination of agricultural research in New Zealand
(New Zealand Grassland Association., 1931)
In the following paper attention is drawn to the necessity of a
better organisation of agricultural research in New Zealand. The subject of grass utilisation is intimately bound up with
the question of topdressing, better ...
O-acetylation of cell wall polysaccharides and other factors affecting the digestibility of fescue tussock : A thesis submitted to fulfil the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1978)
A great deal of research has been done aimed at improving the efficiency of farming ruminant animals in New Zealand and throughout the world. Considerable results have been achieved in the field of animal breeding and also ...
A development of a sampling plan for a study of population dynamics of Tuberculoides annulatus Hartig and some aspects of its biology
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1976)
Very little work has been done on arboreal aphids. Available literature on arboreal sampling of insects and studies on biological properties of aphids have been reviewed. The thesis develops a sampling plan for a population ...
Study of crimp expression and related characters in a New Zealand Romney flock : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1969)
A regular and precisely defined staple crimp is an important contributor to the appearance of the fleece (Henderson, 1968). It is also well recognised that young sheep have a fleece that is better than older sheep. In some ...
The fate of lead in soils contaminated with lead shot
(Lincoln University, 2002)
A study of the interactions between lead (Pb) shot and the soil, and the fate of Pb at shooting ranges was conducted in order to address the lack of research on these issues at the current time. Surveys of the spatial and ...
The control of stored products pests in the South Island of New Zealand : a two part study
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1979)
This study is in two parts. The first reports the results of a mail questionnaire which was sent to 180 companies storing agricultural produce in the South Island of New Zealand. Sixty-eight percent were returned and showed ...
Establishment of tagasaste (Chamaecytisus palmensis (Christ) Bisby et K. Nicholls)
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
Tagasaste, a shrub legume, has the potential to provide stock feed where the growth of conventional legumes is limited. This research project was undertaken to determine the appropriate management techniques for establishing ...
Studies on variation in populations of Dactylis glomerata L.
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1974)
Populations of Dactylis glomerata were collected from inland and high altitude areas throughout the South Island and compared with commercial samples. Two trials were designed to evaluate the effect of mountain climate and ...